Our Retreats
We aim to provide a beautiful, safe space for you to allow psilocybin to transform your life. The research is profound concerning how this psychedelic can assist you in becoming more conscious and feel more connected with the mystical realm. We are dedicated to helping you understand better how psilocybin works, as well as giving you further tools that will empower you along your spiritual journey.
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1,500+ participants
Guiding retreats since 2019
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Founded by a mental health professional
15+ years of clinical experience
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1 facilitator per 5 participants
Small groups, always supervised
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Intake for every participant
We screen carefully before you join
3 day Retreat
Before the start of the retreat, we will send you some guiding questions, best practices and a simple diet for an optimal preparation for this inner journey. If you’re traveling from abroad, be sure to have one or two days to adjust to European time zone and Dutch climate.
1st day – Opening
When arriving at Essence Institute, you’ll be welcomed by the facilitators and meet other participants at the retreat. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get familiar with the grounds. In addition, there will be time for discussing your intention(s), get clear on what you’re seeking from the retreat experience, and get all questions answered.
2nd day – Deep Dive
On your second day, you’ll experience the psilocybin ceremony. In the morning, yoga and a body/breathwork session will be offered so you can ground yourself in your body. Then, you’ll get to experience a sacred ceremony where you’ll be given a high dose of psilocybin-truffles. You’ll be in a safe and serene setting, so you’ll be able to relax and let go. The actual psilocybin experience will last between 6 – 8 hours. Then, you’ll head off to a late dinner.
3rd day – Integration
No doubt you’ll have a profound experience when you go through the Ceremony, likely tapping into more creativity, clarity, mind expansion and non-duality. Because we don’t want you to lose sight of what insights and experiences you had, we’ll spend extensive time on your third day processing and integrating all that occurred.
We want you to carry your breakthroughs and transformations with you when you return home, so we’ll provide guidance on how to maintain these changes long-term.
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Not sure which experience fits where you are right now?
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Frequently Asked Questions
A 3-day group retreat costs €1,750 in a shared room or €1,950 in a single room, including 21% VAT. Travel to and from the venue is not included. Prefer a retreat just for yourself or a small group? Our private retreat starts at €4,250 per person.
The price includes a facilitated psilocybin truffle ceremony, a 3-day stay at an accommodation in the middle of nature, healthy vegan meals, and bodywork, yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions. You receive preparation guidance before the retreat and integration guidelines afterwards, plus the truffles, a mindfold, a personal integration journal and a notebook.
Yes. In the Netherlands it is legal to buy and consume psilocybin in the form of magic truffles. Truffles (sclerotia) are a different part of the fungus than magic mushrooms, which are illegal. That is why we can offer our retreats in a safe and legal way.
Every participant goes through an application and intake before joining. Because psilocybin is not suitable for everyone, we do not accept people under 25, people diagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression or PTSD, or people with a heart condition or high blood pressure. Some antidepressants and supplements also interfere with psilocybin, so please contact us if you take any medication. During the ceremony there is one experienced facilitator for every five participants.
Yes. The Core Retreat is designed for people who are newer to the experience, and before the retreat we send you guiding questions, best practices and a simple diet to help you prepare. If you have taken part before, the Revisitor Retreat may suit you better. Not sure which fits? Book a free 20-minute call.
The third day is dedicated to integration: sharing, coaching and looking ahead to how you bring your insights home. You leave with questions to reflect on and practical guidance. Integrating a psilocybin experience usually takes weeks to months. If you want extra support, you can book individual integration sessions with one of our facilitators.
